The Department of Defense, in conjunction with local and federal law enforcement, will be conducting training in and around the greater Boston area through August 26, 2016. This is a planned exercise in cooperation with local authorities and is not in response to any current world events. The exercise is expected to have minimal impact to the public. To maintain the highest level of safety, there are no public viewing or media opportunities planned during this event.

If you happen to see anything of concern and wish to confirm that it is part of one of these previously scheduled training events, please contact the Boston Police Office of Media Relations at (617) 343-4520.